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local1 month ago•1 min saved

Birthday Sign at Green Lake Sparks Seattle Dog-Patting Joy

In Seattle’s Green Lake Park, Gary Tucker celebrated his birthday by placing a sign reading “Today’s my birthday! May I pet your dog?” and sitting with treats as dogs and their owners eagerly obliged, turning a simple moment into a Citywide showing of dog-loving joy. The idea, started last year, inspired others—including a California boy named Quinn and his mother—to replicate the gesture, highlighting how pets can provide healing and brighten daily life during stressful times. Tucker admits the idea was frightening at first but has proved to be a uplifting reminder of the healing power of canine companionship.

via KOMO|

#birthday #community #dogs

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Kayaker Fakes Death, Flees Country, and Shares His Story

Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his disappearance by staging an overturned kayak in Big Green Lake, has been contacted by the Green Lake County Sheriff. Borgwardt detailed his escape plan, which involved using an e-bike, inflatable boat, and buses to flee to eastern Europe. The sheriff's office is considering charges of obstruction and seeking restitution for search efforts. Borgwardt has not spoken to his family since leaving, and no arrest warrant has been issued, with hopes he will return voluntarily.

via WKOW|

#crime #faked-disappearance #green-lake

business2 years ago•5 min saved

"Entrepreneur's Investment in Green Lake, Wisconsin Boosts Tourism"

Property developer Matt Rogatz, after hitting a wall in his industrial real estate career, decided to embark on a midlife crisis project by purchasing a small-town hotel in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Despite initial reservations about the hospitality industry, Rogatz saw the potential in the hotel and its surroundings. He went on to purchase additional properties, including a grand waterside villa, a local spa, and a bar and restaurant, creating a full-fledged tourism operation called Our Green Lake. Rogatz aims to attract more tourists to Green Lake, promoting it as an alternative to the crowded Lake Geneva. He plans to market to adventure sports groups, offer winter activities, and revitalize vacant properties to create a "renaissance" for the town.

via CNBC|

#business #green-lake #hospitality-industry